Corporate Events Manager

Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc.•Ramsey, NJ

13h

About The Position

Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Events Manager for our Ramsey, NJ location! This role sits within the Corporate Marketing & Brand Communications team. Responsible for leading the implementation of corporate events and tradeshows to meet the needs of the sales organization and drive brand awareness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field required.
7 years marketing / events experience minimum
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PPT).
A true leader with the ability to work with senior level executives within Konica Minolta and partnering organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong relationship-building skills and an ability to engage in collaborative decision-making.
Great project and time management skills.
High level of motivation and initiative. Passionate about results and detailed oriented.
Ability to adapt to changing work & business priorities.
Travel – up to 50% of the time.
Understanding of legal contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Director of Corporate Marketing and Brand Communication to execute corporate events and tradeshows (this includes building the marketing plan / event strategy).
Collaborates with the Marketing team and other key stakeholders to define the strategy and event requirements.
Works closely with the Content Team to help develop assets for corporate events and tradeshows in alignment with the voice of the brand.
Collaborates with the wider Marketing Teams to help implement campaigns to support promotional activities around tradeshows and corporate events.
Works in collaboration with other teams to research and present concepts and ideas to the business for feedback.
Preparing, presenting, and managing budgets and negotiating contracts.
Leads the day to day organization and management of events and tradeshows. This includes: o Securing the venue, planning the layout, and liaising with vendors to determine their booth requirements. o Managing and working with vendors, sponsors, and guests. o Arranging travel and accommodation logistics, administration, and bookings. o Promoting the show through marketing channels such as social media, emailers, and advertising campaigns. o Coordinating the logistical requirements such as security, equipment rentals, and catering services. o Working with Product Management and Logistics team to support the shipping of products to and from tradeshows and events. o Running the floor to ensure the event operates smoothly. o Ensuring that all health and safety standards are adhered to during the event
Works in collaboration with key stakeholders (including Leadership, Marketing, Product Management, Channel Marketing, Business Development and the Campaigns teams) across the business to drive MQL and SQL.
Collates the analysis of marketing ROI to report to Marketing Leadership to help understand performance and determine changes required to the event schedule.
Communicates well with a wide range of stakeholders from entry level employees to senior executives to ensure the appropriate engagement with corporate events / tradeshows.
Manage any gifting programs required (sourcing, procuring, storing).
Ensures each event delivers added value, both commercial and non-commercial, to the Konica Minolta organization as a whole.